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Female trainer and several Cyprus rescue dogs

When loving a rescue isn't easy

April 09, 20251 min read

You love rescue dogs.

You’ve opened your heart and your home more times than most.

You’ve fostered, adopted, said yes when it felt like chaos—and you’ve done it all with love.

But this bit?

This bit is hard.

Right now, you’ve got two dogs who don’t quite get along.

A new rescue who’s still trying to find their feet.

And you’re stuck in the middle—Googling at midnight, second-guessing every decision, and feeling like you’re letting everyone down.

Maybe you’ve cried in the kitchen after another walk didn’t go to plan.

Maybe you’ve cancelled plans again because your dog doesn’t like strangers.

And maybe—just maybe—you feel like you’re the only one struggling this much.

You’re not.

So many people feel this way—but it’s rarely talked about. The guilt, the overwhelm, the isolation—it’s real. But you’re not alone, and you’re not failing.

You’re doing your best.

You just need a hand—and that’s where I come in.

I help heart-led, overwhelmed dog people like you bring calm to their rescue crew.

With patience, consistency, and the guidance of someone who’s walked this road before—things can change.

Because yes—

You can have peace in your home again.

You can enjoy lunch with friends without the crushing guilt.

You can get your kids involved and feel proud of the progress.

And it doesn’t have to feel so heavy.

An experienced trainer can help lift that weight and walk it with you.

Ready to find your calm?

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Female trainer and several Cyprus rescue dogs

When loving a rescue isn't easy

April 09, 20251 min read

You love rescue dogs.

You’ve opened your heart and your home more times than most.

You’ve fostered, adopted, said yes when it felt like chaos—and you’ve done it all with love.

But this bit?

This bit is hard.

Right now, you’ve got two dogs who don’t quite get along.

A new rescue who’s still trying to find their feet.

And you’re stuck in the middle—Googling at midnight, second-guessing every decision, and feeling like you’re letting everyone down.

Maybe you’ve cried in the kitchen after another walk didn’t go to plan.

Maybe you’ve cancelled plans again because your dog doesn’t like strangers.

And maybe—just maybe—you feel like you’re the only one struggling this much.

You’re not.

So many people feel this way—but it’s rarely talked about. The guilt, the overwhelm, the isolation—it’s real. But you’re not alone, and you’re not failing.

You’re doing your best.

You just need a hand—and that’s where I come in.

I help heart-led, overwhelmed dog people like you bring calm to their rescue crew.

With patience, consistency, and the guidance of someone who’s walked this road before—things can change.

Because yes—

You can have peace in your home again.

You can enjoy lunch with friends without the crushing guilt.

You can get your kids involved and feel proud of the progress.

And it doesn’t have to feel so heavy.

An experienced trainer can help lift that weight and walk it with you.

Ready to find your calm?

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